By Kelechi David
Militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, have attacked a Nigerian Army location at 156 Battalion in Mainok area, Borno State, killing over 30 soldiers.
Reports say the attack occurred on Sunday.
Mainok is the headquarters of the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
It was learnt that the terrorists who came in about 15 gun trucks also burnt down the military base.
A source said that the gunmen came in different groups and could not be counted.
He added that about 30 Nigerian soldiers were killed while others fled into the bush.
The insurgents also set ablaze a Nigerian army tanker and some buildings in the military base.
“The military super camp in Borno was attacked today by Boko Haram members with our men putting up a strong fight to defend base and ward off the insurgents.
“But despite their gallant efforts, the soldiers were overwhelmed because they could not withstand the superior firepower of the terrorists. So far, we have recovered over 30 bodies of dead soldiers.”
